Except as authorized under another law, the Secretary of Transportation may issue, at no cost, a flag of the United States and a grave marker to the family or personal representative of a deceased individual who served in the merchant marine of the United States in support of the armed forces of the United States or its allies during a war or national emergency.
Structure US Code
Part B— Merchant Marine Service
CHAPTER 519— MERCHANT MARINE AWARDS
§ 51901. Awards for individual acts or service
§ 51904. Presentation to representatives
§ 51905. Flags and grave markers
§ 51906. Special certificates for civilian service to armed forces
§ 51907. Provision of decorations, medals, and replacements
§ 51908. Prohibition against unauthorized manufacture, sale, possession, or display of awards